Candide is an app for gardeners to find inspiration and knowledge.

In the app, you’ll find places to visit, knowledge of what to plant in your garden and pictures from the community sharing what’s going on in their gardens.

Places and tours

Making plans to stay local or explore a new area? Use the Places map to explore and find out more details of gardens around the location.

Looking to buy plants this weekend? Then go to the map to browse garden centres and nurseries near you. You’ll also find all contact details and opening times.

To find gardens and gardens centres near you download our free map.

CAFÉ ON THE TERRACE
at MINTERNE HIMALAYAN GARDEN

During JULY & AUGUST, we are offering Garden Entrance and a Light Lunch OR Cream Tea for £10.

What better way to spend a tranquil afternoon than wandering through a garden described as “a corner of paradise” and Voted as ‘One of the Ten Prettiest Gardens in England’ by The Times, followed by a Dorset Cream Tea?

Cream Teas, Cakes and Light Lunches are available and the Café also offers gluten & dairy free options. The Café is open daily (weather permitting) from 11am with last orders at 4.30pm. Dogs are welcome in the outside dining area (providing they are on leads).

You can visit the unique Himalayan gardens and wander ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ through Minterne’s wild woodland gardens and let the tranquility provide that perfect antidote to life’s stresses.

You can find out all about our latest news, jobs and upcoming events via our monthly blog or see ‘behind the scenes’ at Minterne and receive all of our latest offers via Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Youtube channels.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. We always welcome any feedback you may have.

THE GARDEN AS SEEN ON BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD (6 MINS)

Gardens Open Daily

Dogs welcome on leads * Parking is FREE for visitors in the car park opposite St Andrews Church * Minterne currently offers a selection of cream teas (weather permitting - please phone ahead to confirm) * Please note: Unfortunately, Minterne Gardens feature many uneven surfaces and are therefore NOT SUITABLE for wheelchairs * Minterne House itself is a private residence and therefore not open to the public without prior consent.